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Nervous System

Effects of Misalignment

Chiropractic treatments focus on the optimal functioning of your nervous system. The Brain sends signals to the entire body through the nervous system. Often times, signals get jammed where spinal nerves come out from the spine and cause “sub-optimal function” of your body. This condition is called a “Subluxation”. Chiropractic care and physio therapy can alleviate many common conditions.

Effects of Misalignment

Hold your mouse over each vertebra to see how misalignment may affect your health.

The C1 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C1 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Blood supply to the head Pituitary gland Scalp Bones of the face Brain Inner and middle ear Sympathetic Nervous System Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Headaches Nervousness Insomnia Head colds High blood pressure Migrane headaches Nervous breakdowns Amnesia Chronic tiredness Dizziness The C2 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C2 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Eyes Optic nerves Auditory nerves Sinuses Mastoid bones Tongue Forehead Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Sinus trouble Allergies Pain around the eyes Earache Fainting spells Certain cases of blindness Crossed eyes Deafness The C3 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C3 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Cheeks Outer Ear Face bones Teeth Trifacial nerve Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Neuralgia Neuritis Acne or pimples Eczema The C4 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C4 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Nose Lips Mouth Eustachian tubes Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Hay fever Runny nose Hearing loss Adenoids The C5 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C5 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Vocal cords Neck glands Pharynx Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Laryngitis Hoarseness Sore throst The C6 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C6 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Neck muscles Shoulders Tonsils Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Stiff neck Pain in upper arm Tonsilitis Chronic cough The C7 Vertebrae Misalignments of the C7 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Thyroid gland Bursae in the shoulders/elbows Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Bursitis Colds Thyroid conditions The T1 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T1 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Arms from the elbow down Esophagus Trachea Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Asthma Cough Shortness of breaths Pain in the lower arms and hands The T2 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T2 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Heart, including its valves and covering Coronary arteries Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Functional heart conditions Certain chest conditions The T3 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T3 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Lungs Bronchial tubes Pleura chest Breast Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Bronchitis Pleurisy Pneumonia Congestion Influenza The T4 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T4 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Gall bladder Common duct Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Gall bladder conditions Jaundice Shingles The T5 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T5 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Liver Solar plexus Circulation(general) Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Liver conditions Fevers Blood pressure problems Poor circulation Arthritis The T6 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T6 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Stomach Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Nervous stomach Indigestion Heartburn Dyspepsia The T7 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T7 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Pancreas Duodenum Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Ulcers Gastritis The T8 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T8 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Spleen Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Lowered resistance The T9 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T9 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Adrenal Glands Supra-renal glands Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Allergies Hives The T10 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T10 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Kidneys Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Kidney troubles Hardening of the arteries Chronic tiredness Nephritis Pyelitis The T11 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T11 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Kidneys Ureters Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Acne Pimples Eczema Boils The T12 Vertebrae Misalignments of the T12 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Small intestines Lymph circulation Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Rheumatism Gas pains Certain types of sterility The L1 Vertebrae Misalignments of the L1 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Large intestines Inguinal rings Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Constipation Colitis Dysentery Diarrhea Some ruptures or hernias The L2 Vertebrae Misalignments of the L2 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Appendix Abdomen Upper leg Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Cramps Difficult breathing Minor varicose veins The L3 Vertebrae Misalignments of the L3 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Sex organs Uterus Bladder Knees Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Bladder troubles Menstrual troubles Miscarriages Bed wetting Impotency Change of life symptoms Knee pains The L4 Vertebrae Misalignments of the L4 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Prostate gland Muscles of the lower back Sciatic nerve Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Sciatica Lumbago Difficult or painful urination Bachaches The L5 Vertebrae Misalignments of the L5 vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Lower legs Ankles Feet Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Poor cirrculation in the legs Swollen ankles Weak ankles and arches Cold feet Weakness in the legs Leg cramps The Sacrum Misalignments of the Sacrum can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Hip bones Buttocks Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Sacro-iliac conditions Spinal curvatures The Coccyx Misalignments of the Coccyx can affect the following structures, organs, or functions: Rectum Anus Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are: Hemorrhoids(piles) Pruritis(itching) Pain at the end of the spine on sitting